Another way to keep the electrode from shorting out is too wrap it in fiberglass screening. For electrodes, I use graphite electrodes that are scrap from EDM shops and die sinkers. The advantage is no rusty waste byproduct to contaminate your electrolysis tank and the electrode never needs to be cleaned.
my aluminum carburetors have oxidized, quite well. I was wondering if I could throw them into an electrolytic bath to remove the oxide, do you think that would remove the unwanted oxide?
@gaica1 electrolysis tends to attack both alloy oxides and the base metal no matter what the polarity is, so I would avoid it IMO.
There are products made for that sort of job tho, I think one is called 'aluminum deoxit' can't remember the brand but truckies use it to clean alloy steps,tanks etc.
i have an idea- take a useless compressor and stick it in the electrolysis tank and then see if it still works! you might get a burnout video from that too.
@cheetawolf lol I've got a rusted up twin cylinder compressor in the graveyard that went through 2 anode cycles, no motor stator but I'm sure I can belt drive it to destruction :D
I just tip it out behind the shed, but as long as you are only stripping rust or non-lead based paints it is perfectly safe to tip down the drain, after all its just water, baking soda and iron oxide.
what do you use as an electrolyte? AC or DC power? Just curious, i do the same thing for final rust removal of automotive/etc parts... Nice set up tho, just be careful on using to much stainless steel in between your power source & actual an/cathodes - they will resist the current. but i see you only have a couple inches out of the water it seems.. Prob later tonight I'd like to come back & watch the rest of your videos but for now i need to get working in the shop..
I only crimped those ones because the wires tend to break from repetitive flexing and moving around. I can just un-crimp them when they break and re-fit accordingly.
food grade Citric acid + water does even a better job.
diyengineer 9 months ago
Another way to keep the electrode from shorting out is too wrap it in fiberglass screening. For electrodes, I use graphite electrodes that are scrap from EDM shops and die sinkers. The advantage is no rusty waste byproduct to contaminate your electrolysis tank and the electrode never needs to be cleaned.
reggieobe98 11 months ago
my aluminum carburetors have oxidized, quite well. I was wondering if I could throw them into an electrolytic bath to remove the oxide, do you think that would remove the unwanted oxide?
gaica1 1 year ago
@gaica1 electrolysis tends to attack both alloy oxides and the base metal no matter what the polarity is, so I would avoid it IMO.
There are products made for that sort of job tho, I think one is called 'aluminum deoxit' can't remember the brand but truckies use it to clean alloy steps,tanks etc.
Aussie50 1 year ago
i have an idea- take a useless compressor and stick it in the electrolysis tank and then see if it still works! you might get a burnout video from that too.
cheetawolf 1 year ago
@cheetawolf lol I've got a rusted up twin cylinder compressor in the graveyard that went through 2 anode cycles, no motor stator but I'm sure I can belt drive it to destruction :D
Aussie50 1 year ago
those look like refrigerant compressors on the floor.
Prozackityzac 1 year ago
yeah I had many back then. still got heaps today :D
Aussie50 1 year ago
Dare you to put a flame up to that foam!!!
RCFLYER83 1 year ago
lol sparks from a grinder are enough to set it off :D
makes a nice bang 'eh?
Aussie50 1 year ago
Where do your pour the liquid when finished? is it alright to pour it down the sink?
manatarms79 2 years ago
I just tip it out behind the shed, but as long as you are only stripping rust or non-lead based paints it is perfectly safe to tip down the drain, after all its just water, baking soda and iron oxide.
Aussie50 2 years ago
what do you use as an electrolyte? AC or DC power? Just curious, i do the same thing for final rust removal of automotive/etc parts... Nice set up tho, just be careful on using to much stainless steel in between your power source & actual an/cathodes - they will resist the current. but i see you only have a couple inches out of the water it seems.. Prob later tonight I'd like to come back & watch the rest of your videos but for now i need to get working in the shop..
AdultoysUSA 2 years ago
You can use Sodium Carbonate or Sodium Bi-carbonate (Arm and Hammer brand in the USA) and DC Power.
Check out my video called "Electrolysis 101" it should clear things up for you.
Aussie50 2 years ago
what type of camera do you film with
HDXFH 2 years ago
Nikkon Coolpix L18
Aussie50 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing. This is very entertaining and educational.
DrZarkloff 2 years ago
Glad you liked it!
Aussie50 2 years ago
cool. that should come out good.
V8Jagnut 2 years ago
cool cant wait to see how it go's
With the alligator clips did u solder the wire to it?
cheers
mattyvt93 2 years ago
I only crimped those ones because the wires tend to break from repetitive flexing and moving around. I can just un-crimp them when they break and re-fit accordingly.
Aussie50 2 years ago
ohh yep :)
cheers
mattyvt93 2 years ago
Ed Good luck with de rusting the tank.
TheCoolmaster100 2 years ago